Every year many of us make that get fit New Years resolution. The truth is, we only keep up with it for about a week. Then, the next thing you know, you’re at the nearest McDonald’s or Chipotle going ham. I know I’ve been guilty of it for years. However, this year, I’m determined to make some changes to my lifestyle and getting healthy and fit is truly one of those changes that I want to make. As a plus size woman, people think that all we do is sit around and eat cakes and pies all day. That couldn’t be further from the truth as I illustrated in my Don’t Believe The Hype, plus size women do workout, article.

In order for me to make the healthy lifestyle change, working out is necessary and actually something I enjoy doing. The struggle for me is the process of going to the gym. Once I’m there, I’m ready to go hard and get it in. Now, when I go to the gym, normally, I throw on an oversize shirt and some leggings. I’ve never really worn real workout clothes. Mainly because a lot of plus size workout gear has been a snooze and not worth my coins. Well, things have changed. This year, plus size brands are not playing any games. They’re coming through with plus size activewear you would want to wear even if you’re not going to the gym.

Today, I rounded up 3 brands who have launched new plus size activewear collections that are not only functional but stylish.

You have to give credit to Lane Bryant for always pushing the envelope and elevating their brand to appease plus size women. Early this month LB launched their new LIVI Activewear campaign and it didn’t feature models. It featured real women who don’t have hourglass figures.

If you’re not ready to invest too may coins in your workout gear, then you need to checkout Fashion to Figure’s plus size activewear collection. It’s not only affordable but sexy too. Don’t be surprised if you see a few people staring while you do your crunches.

All the pieces are under $50 and they have some fun and color printed sets.